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Dear Farmer Doug?

When should I transplant my raspberry bushes?

Sincerly,   Looking for answers

Dear Looking,

You can transplant them anytime, but they are most actively growing in the spring.  If you can move them before they are fully leafed out, the survival will be much better...Be sure to cut back old canes to 10-12" as you want new growth (next years fruit), not fruit this year. Just water them in well, and continue to water untill they show no signs of stress. 
Thanks for asking,
Farmer Doug

Dear Farmer Doug,

What can I do about bugs on my begonias?

Sincerely,

Bugged

Dear Bugged,

Please email picture of bug.  There are many possibilities. 

Farmer Doug


Dear Farmer Doug,

When will you have your free range chickens at the Farmer's Market?

Sincerely,

Chicken Little

Dear Chicken Litte,

We will have our Free Range chickens at the Farmer's Market starting on July 11, 2009.  If interested in signing up, please email me at doug@farmerdoug.com and I will put you on my list.  We will have them at the Farmer's Market every Saturday until the middle of September.   Hope to see you there.

Farmer Doug

Dear Farmer Doug,

How can I find out what going on at your farm? 

Sincerely,

Just Curious

Curious,

If you email me at doug@farmerdoug.com I will put you on my email list and will send weekly email updated as to what's new.

Farmer Doug

Dear Farmer Doug,

How will I know when certain fruits and veggies are going to be available at the Farmer's Market? 

Sincerely, Hungry

Dear Hungry,

You can go to the following link from MNGrown and get a general idea.  Remember that here in Duluth, our time frame may be somewhat later.  http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/publications/food/minnesotagrown/producecalendar.pdf

Thanks for asking.

Farmer Doug

Dear Farmer Doug,

When should I plant my tomatoes? 

Sincerely,

Hot Tamale

Dear Tamale,

The traditional time to plant your tomatoes outside is around June 1.  You need to keep an eye on the weather, and if there is a chance of frost, then you must keep the plants protected.  Putting good healthy plants in the ground will give you an excellent start on you tomato crop.

Sincerely,  Farmer Doug